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Odell Beckham Jr. is nearing his return.
Giants coach Pat Shurmur on Monday confirmed the wide receiver is expected to be in attendance for mandatory minicamp next week despite not being at the team’s recent voluntary OTAs.

Beckham attended the first three OTAs and three days of a voluntary pre-draft minicamp, but has been absent for four straight OTA Charles Clay Womens Jersey workouts. Shurmur said last week that Beckham is pretty close to being fully medically cleared to participate in on-field activities but still has some hurdles to clear.

Jake Arrieta (5-4) had a 3-2 lead in the sixth when the Brewers loaded the bases with one out on a catcher’s interference call against Jorge Alfaro, a walk and a hit batter.

It was just a great at-bat, manager Craig Counsell said. After two pitches, I think most people would say he was in a lot of trouble. He put a really good swing on a ball to a place where he has some power over there.

The OTA system is voluntary. It’s a voluntary program, Belichick said. We have players that are in various stages of participation. So everybody does what they can, the best they can, to get ready to go. Whatever they can do.

Tensions have been high in New England, especially between Belichick and his players. The Patriots have also faced some criticism after a couple of players around the league bashed the Patriot Way and said the culture lacks fun.

But as long as the team keeps winning championships and performing at an elite level, Belichick will continue to block out the noise.

Phillies: OF Dylan Cozens (left quadriceps) was placed on the 10-day DL after injuring himself in the field on Friday night.